World 'Russia out!' Worldwide protests in solidarity with Ukraine ROME: Pro-Ukraine demonstrations erupted across the world on Saturday, as thousands took to the streets from London... Published 27 Feb, 2022 11:08am
World EU unveils new sanctions to 'cripple' Putin BRUSSELS: European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday said that Brussels would propose to freeze the... Updated 27 Feb, 2022 04:14pm
World Kremlin says sanctions will cause Moscow problems but they can be solved MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Friday that Western sanctions imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine would cause... Published 25 Feb, 2022 05:44pm
World Ukrainians in 'Moscow on the Med' look on in horror LIMASSOL: Ukrainians living alongside fellow expats from "brother" Russia in the Mediterranean seaside town of... Published 24 Feb, 2022 05:39pm
World Russian opposition activist calls for anti-war protests on Thursday MOSCOW: A Russian opposition activist called for anti-war protests in Russian cities on Thursday evening after ... Published 24 Feb, 2022 01:32pm
Markets Russian central bank to start FX intervention as rouble skids to record low MOSCOW: The Russian central bank will start intervention on the currency market, it said on Thursday, as the rouble... Published 24 Feb, 2022 01:07pm
World Germany lashes Russia's 'day of shame,' warns of cost BERLIN: Germany on Thursday blasted Russia's military operation in Ukraine as "a day of shame" and warned that the... Published 24 Feb, 2022 12:17pm
Markets LME aluminium scales record high as Russia attacks Ukraine London aluminium prices hit a record high on Thursday after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorised military... Published 24 Feb, 2022 12:04pm
World EU denounces Ukrainian separatists' call for help from Moscow BRUSSELS: Ukrainian rebels' request for military assistance from Moscow represents an "additional step against" the... Published 24 Feb, 2022 11:13am
Pakistan PM Imran arrives in Russia on 'historic' visit Premier to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin among other officials Agenda includes pushing for construction of long-delayed, multi-billion-dollar gas pipeline Updated 24 Feb, 2022 12:06am
Markets Most Gulf bourses turn south as Ukraine crisis deepens Most stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Tuesday, tracking global shares, as tensions between Russia ... Updated 22 Feb, 2022 01:15pm
World World leaders condemn Russian decision on Ukraine PARIS: Western powers reacted swiftly to Monday's decision by Russian President Vladimir Putin to recognise the... Updated 22 Feb, 2022 12:25pm
World Biden will meet Putin 'if an invasion hasn't happened': White House WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden has agreed in principle to a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin... Published 21 Feb, 2022 10:14am
World Belarus says Russian forces to remain for more drills MOSCOW: Belarus said Sunday that joint exercises involving Russia and Belarus forces were being extended due to... Published 20 Feb, 2022 04:53pm
World At UN, US warns Russia planning to attack Ukraine in 'coming days' UNITED NATIONS: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken laid out at the United Nations Security Council on Thursday how... Published 18 Feb, 2022 10:30am
Markets Glencore sells stake in Russia's Russneft to cap 20-year partnership MOSCOW/LONDON: Glencore has sold out of Russneft, capping two decades of investments which saw the Swiss commodities... Published 15 Feb, 2022 01:45pm
World Aviation fears grow over Russia fallout from Ukraine crisis PARIS/MONTREAL: Airlines and the leasing companies that control billions of dolllars' worth of passenger jets are... Updated 15 Feb, 2022 01:50pm
World US says Russia may create pretext to attack Ukraine WASHINGTON/KYIV: Russia could invade Ukraine at any time and might create a surprise pretext for an attack, the... Published 14 Feb, 2022 12:09pm
World 'Terrible timing': Brazil's Bolsonaro to visit Russia RIO DE JANEIRO: Ignoring US concerns, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is due to arrive in Russia Tuesday for an... Published 13 Feb, 2022 11:03am
World Biden warns Putin Ukraine attack would bring 'severe costs' WASHINGTON: Efforts to defuse the crisis in Ukraine via a frenzy of telephone diplomacy failed to ease tensions... Published 13 Feb, 2022 09:58am
World Biden urges Americans to leave Ukraine as fears of Russian invasion mount WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden urged Americans Thursday to immediately leave Ukraine, as Russia's live-fire... Published 11 Feb, 2022 09:42am
World Russia begins joint military drills with Belarus MOSCOW: Russia and Belarus launched joint military drills Thursday despite concerns in Western countries that Moscow... Updated 10 Feb, 2022 12:31pm
World EU leaders vow unity as Macron sees path on easing Russia tensions BERLIN: European leaders on Tuesday pledged unity in their goal of averting war on the continent, as France's... Published 09 Feb, 2022 11:12am
World 'It's too quiet': Tensions take toll on Ukraine front line MARYINKA: As international tensions have risen over their country's fate, Ukrainian soldiers in the trenches of... Published 08 Feb, 2022 10:16am
World US warns Chinese firms against helping Russia against potential Ukraine sanctions WASHINGTON: The United States warned Chinese firms on Thursday they would face consequences if they sought to evade... Published 04 Feb, 2022 10:43am
World Putin says West ignoring Russian concerns but hopes for ‘solution’ MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday accused the West of ignoring Moscow’s security concerns and of using... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
World Russia says will not back down in face of US sanctions threats MOSCOW: Russia's embassy in Washington said Tuesday that Moscow will not back down in the face of US sanctions... Published 01 Feb, 2022 11:54am
World UK plans to broaden scope of sanctions it could apply to Russia LONDON: The British government will introduce new legislation this week to broaden the scope of sanctions it can... Published 31 Jan, 2022 07:10am
World Ukraine calls on West to be 'firm' in Russia talks KYIV: Kyiv on Saturday urged the West to remain "vigilant and firm" in its talks with Russia, as US President Joe... Published 30 Jan, 2022 11:26am
World Russia doesn't want war but will defend its interests: minister MOSCOW: Moscow doesn't want war but will not allow its interests to be ignored, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei... Published 28 Jan, 2022 03:13pm